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On the Hi-Dry

We have two shots here of a southbound hopper train rolling through Bloomington Indiana on the siding track. The lead unit is a fairly new GP38-2, built in 1974, with the name of "ROSWELL B. MASON" on it’s cab. This one of those times when the going away shot is better than the approach.

The Illinois Central line to Indianapolis, built in the early 20th century, is known as the Hi-Dry due to its high bridges and fills. It cuts through the campus of Indiana University grade-separated for the most part; I believe that building in the background of the first image is Foster Quadrangle.

Engine House

While waiting a bit between passenger trains, I popped over to the CSS engine facility off Carroll Avenue. I believe every locomotive here is a GP38-2, but have not checked them all out. I was interested in the paint scheme of 2010: Anacostia Rail Holdings owns both the CSS as well as the Louisville & Indiana Railroad which utilizes the Pennsy inspired scheme.